dexiocardia

[ dek-see-oh-kahr-dee-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. dextrocardia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dexiocardia¹

1865–70; < Greek dexió ( s ) on the right hand or side + -cardia

Example Sentences

Associated words: cardiology, carditis, cardiac, cordial, cardialgia, cardiometry, dexiocardia, systole, diastole, pericardium, endocardium, auricle, ventricle, valve, aneurism, stethoscope, peridiastole. heart-broken, a. disconsolate, inconsolable, broken-hearted. heartburn, n. cardialgia, water-brash, pyrosis. heartburning, n. discontent, resentment, envy, rankling. hearthstone, n. hearth, fireside, ingleside.

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